The Worst Kitchen Gadget in the World

Almost every foodie worth their salt, including those who hang onto every word by that scary, bow-tied gent, adore their Microplane zester. The rasp-style graters have turned zesting into one of the hottest fads of the new millenium.

(Did anyone catch those steamy photos of Vince and Jen zesting lemons on their balcony? Or Brad and Angelina passing time until the baby came, grating orange zest for God-knows-what-those-wacky-lovebird were going to bake up?…Keep it in the kitchen, guys, okay? Or how about the worst culprit of them all; Britany almost dropping hers while the cameras snapped away? That girl is unfit for zesting, if you ask me.)

But in non-celebrity news, I just got the best non-kitchen gadget from Microplane…

In case you’re wondering why I’m so excited (or maybe you’re not, but if you’re reading this far, I’m assuming you are…or you’re just indulging me), this is the a Foot File. It’s not something you use in the kitchen. And if you do, please don’t invite me for dinner. Mine’s staying in the bathroom, just in case you get invited over.

But for those of us who spend a lot of time on our feet, it’s pretty easy to develop leather-like skin. I ordered one of these green-meanies, knowing that anything from Microplane would likely exceed my expectations, but I didn’t realize that within 30 seconds, 30 years of hard-earned callouses would disappear right down the non-proverbial drain.

One use, and bam!, my whole foot-care world turned upside-down.
I don’t know what to believe anymore (which may also be from watching White House press conferences, as well.)

I won’t go into the skin-cell-by-skin-cell details here, since you already know enough about me, but with sandal season coming, I’m going to be able to walk proudly down the streets and boulevards of Paris this summer. So forget anything you ever knew before about my foot care regime and get one of these. You won’t regret it. And remember; keep it out of the kitchen.

I just got one of these, too, and they are TRULY fantastic! You will never again need those scary callous slicers. There’s little danger of cutting yourself, and unless you go really crazy, your feet won’t be tender afterwards, either. The only freaky part is seeing just how much skin it grates off, like so much dessicated coconut…

About 6 years ago, I bought my first microplane fine grater and it really looked like something you’d find in a hardware store. I use it for zesting everything (try grapefruits!) and cheeses. It’s so handy, but I never imagined they’d develop a foot grater.

I bought one a year ago, different style so they must have changed it. Mine has a handle to hold. It is wonderful and my feet always look nice now. I do mine outside but living in Denver sometimes in the winter, its the bathtub. Everyone needs one and hope you all enjoy. Thanks David for a superb site, I love it.

Ouch – that metal zester looks to scary to let it go anywear near my feet!!! I’ll stick with my Body Shop foot file.
I may, however, consider getting a Microplace zester for my kitchen. Which one comes with your seal of approval?

David….
love love reading your blogs..(*)Â¿(*)…
I love your chocolate book!!!..
I’m always playing in chocolate,but I just had to comment on the non-kitchen gadget you found in France…….
When we were in Hong Kong and Japan I went into the Japanese Department store and found the neatest gadgets*..especially all their electronic ones..
I still use the bread machine..:-) all the time.. ,but lol….I too I bought a foot like pumice stone while I was there…well since you are in that walking zone mode state,it ended up being my friends favorite gifts that I brought back……but yours looks is so much better then the ones I found…the Japanese glue never stay glued… lol…..time to toss it…and not into my bread machine..
I will look for this one for sure…
Thanks……..
Keep on blogging*….
love it, love it….
smiles,
Andi*